15 January 2019 Workshop – Colour Groups (Playing with Pastels)

Color is one of the most powerful tools in an artist’s tool kit, but it can also be complex and confusing.

Teaser question: can you tell me what colour scheme my Cup and Saucer painting was painted in? (answer at the bottom of post)

• the fundamentals of colours, how they are created and how they relate to one another;
• basic terminology; what are certain colour combinations called; why do they work so well?
• common colour groups you’ll find in art and around you in everyday life (in graphic design for example);
• more complex colour combinations that’ll wow any viewer

On Tuesday 15 January 2019 I will be teaching a workshop, using mostly hard and soft artists’ pastels, exploring colour groups and colour combinations. In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll be introduced to:

Colour knowledge is a must for any artist, and while I’ll be teaching using pastels, with which, unlike with other painting media, colours are combined or created by layering colours directly on the paper, not blended on a palette first. A very hands-on approach! The knowledge absorbed in this lesson can be used whether you’re using pastels, acrylics or oils though!

The workshop will include a some theory, some observation and pastel painting exercises, and then we will dive into creating a painting using one of the colour groups of your choosing.

The Details:

Date: Tuesday 15 January 2019, from 10am to 1pm (3 hours, including coffee break)

Location: Attic Studios, 45/4 Sukhumvit Soi 31 Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand (map)

Cost: 1,400 Thai Baht, which includes all art materials needed for the class. However, if you have your own pastels you’d love to use, please bring them (students are also welcome to follow along using acrylic or oil paints if those are their preferred materials).

How to book: Contact Laurie at Attic Studios to secure your spot on Facebook Messenger or by calling: 093 950 0046.

PS: This lesson is also available as a private class in person or online. Please contact me to book.

The answer to the teaser question is: Complementary Colours (Red and Green)

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